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Gift the Trend: Zebra

May 17, 2013    |    By
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It seems like every season the trend experts say something like, “animal prints are back!” I’m not sure how they can be “back” if they are always in, but the bottom line is that a splash of animal print will always make an outfit more fun. If she is sick of the same old... Read more »


7 Gardening Gifts for Mom

May 6, 2013    |    By
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It’s no cliche, moms like to garden. Maybe it’s the chance to soak up a little sun while being productive. We learned in our recent survey, that more than 30% of moms of all ages actually want something garden related as her Mother’s Day gift this year. Perhaps it’s the chance to complete a... Read more »


Spring Trend: Succulents

March 15, 2013    |    By
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Spring Trend: Succulents

When it comes to gardening, I lack three major ingredients to make it happen: 1) a backyard 2) sunlight 3) a green thumb.  Luckily, one of the latest greenery trends, succulents, allows me to fill my apartment with thriving plants without those prerequisites. In layman’s terms, succulent plants usually have meatier leaves & shorter roots... Read more »


How To: Be a Super Aunt!

March 8, 2013    |    By
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I may not have any children of my own, but I do have the honor of being the Aunt of eight boys and two girls, all between the ages of 6-13. And, they all love me! (If I do say so myself) And after all of this practice, I definitely know a thing or... Read more »


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Little Somethings For Small Spaces

February 28, 2013    |    By
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I am in the early stages of redecorating my NYC apartment (translation – small space) It’s a great time to give an old space a facelift, since home trends are showing a lot of mixing different styles together for a more eclectic feel.  I am trying to add in some modern elements along with... Read more »


Valentine Jewelry You’ll Actually Want

February 6, 2013    |    By
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Let’s face it flowers are nice, but they die in a few days. Candy is delicious, but it gets gobbled up in minutes and all that follows is regret. But, jewelry lasts for years & years, just like his love! So, if you are trying to give him a subtle hint or two about... Read more »


Singing Wine Glasses are the Toast of the Town

October 24, 2012    |    By
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  You know you have tried it before, everybody does it at least once. Call it peer pressure, curiosity, showmanship or just annoying behavior. Bottom line, we have all tried to make a crystal glass “sing,” resulting in scorns from friends who hear nothing but noise. That’s what makes these Musical Wine Glasses so ingenious.... Read more »


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Happy Book Lover’s Day!

August 9, 2012    |    By
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Yes, there is a holiday for most every hobby, food, and event you can think of if you dig enough. And while some of them are pretty silly, I have to admit, I am liking the idea of Book Lover’s Day which is today. Remember those PSA’s from way (way) back when: “How’d you... Read more »


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Wedding Season Survival Guide

July 13, 2012    |    By
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For most of us, Summertime is the season of outdoor fun, vacation time and flip flops. It’s also Wedding Season!  June, July and August are popular months to have a wedding so chances are that you are attending at least one wedding this summer. Of course, the easiest way to get them a gift... Read more »


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Stop and Smell the Roses

June 4, 2012    |    By
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June is National Rose Month, and roses happen to be the most popular type of flower to grow, give, and get. Rightfully so! Rose bouquets come in at least nine colors, have a beautiful fragrance that isn’t overwhelming & they last a long time. Most importantly, anytime you get them you feel special. For... Read more »


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Dana H.
Dana is Editor in Chief at Gifts.com. She loves helping make every occasion stand out with her unique gift ideas, handy tips & special touches. She has over a decade of experience with matching fabulous products with fabulous people.

Dan T.
As the Men’s Gift Editor, Dan is fortunate to be able to blend his work week with off-hour hobbies. Dan’s marketing background goes back over a decade, but he's always been passionate about the “guy” things like sports, electronics and grilling.

Gillian J.
While Gillian oversees Merchandising & Content for Gifts.com, she focuses on Women & Home Gifts. Prior to Gifts.com, she spent over a decade honing her gifting skills in the retail industry.

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Michelle is the Gifts.com Gift Guru who specializes in Teen and Beauty gifts. For the last half-decade Michelle has been refining her teen and beauty gifting expertise by working for Urban Outfitters and obsessing over social media.

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Liz is the children & baby gifts trend editor at Gifts.com. Prior to Gifts.com she spent several years matching people with products while working retail. Her niece and nephews give her the inside scoop on kids. She also knows the best gourmet gifts for every occasion.

Felicia W.
Felicia works as a "Gift Guru" with a focus on pet and flower trends. While she is still learning the art of gift giving, Felicia loves focusing her attention on pet gifts. She is always on the lookout for the best and most unique items for our lovable cats and dogs.

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